Caution – John Deere ET-3402-J User Manual
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7 1/4 Inch Circular Saw Operator's Manual
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CAUTION
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS
Large panels must be supported as shown in Fig. 1 to minimize the risk of blade
pinching and kickback. When cutting operation requires the resting of saw on the work
piece, the saw shall be rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off.
USE RIP FENCE
Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.
WARNING:
IT IS IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT THE WORK PROPERLY AND
TO HOLD THE SAW FIRMLY TO PREVENT LOSS OF CONTROL
WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. FIG. 2 ILLUS
TRATES TYPICAL HAND SUPPORT OF THE SAW. WHEN
OPERATING THE SAW, KEEP THE CORD AWAY FROM THE
CUTTING AREA AND POSITION IT SO THAT IT WILL NOT BE
CAUGHT ON THE WORK PIECE DURING THE CUTTING
OPERATION.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Kickback occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back towards the operator.
Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls.
Keep blades sharp.
Support large panels as shown in Fig. 1.
Use fence or straight edge guide when ripping.
Don't force tool.
Stay alert exercise control.
Don't remove saw from work during a cut while the blade is moving.
DO NOT RUN THE SAW WHILE CARRYING IT AT YOUR SIDE
(Fig. 1)
A TYPICAL ILLUSTRATION OF SUPPORT LARGE PANELS
TO AVOID KICKBACK,
SUPPORT THE PANEL NEAR THE
CUT
(Fig. 2)
A TYPICAL ILLUSTRATION OF
PROPER HAND SUPPORT, WORK
SUPPORT, AND SUPPLY CORD
ROUTING.